Abel Tamata

Abel Tamata (born 5 December 1990) is a professional footballer who plays for FC Groningen, as a left back.

Born in the Netherlands, he plays international football for the DR Congo.

Early and personal life

Tamata was born in Bergen op Zoom to a Dutch mother and a Congolese father. His father works as a taxi driver. He has a half-sister on his mother's side, and two half-brothers on his father's side. His manager is rapper Ali B, who is married to Tamata's half-sister. Tamata is a Jehovah's Witness.

Club career

Tamata has played for PSV and Roda JC Kerkrade.

In June 2015 he signed for FC Groningen.

International career

In March 2015, Tamata received his first call-up for the DR Congo national team for a training camp in Dubai. He made his international debut later that year.

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